Jeddah Travel Guide

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With a population of 2.87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Jeddah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) and Al Ferdaus - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd, Al-Hamra'a) are great picks.

Jeddah in August

Estimated hotel price

$292

1 night at 3-star hotel

$292

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 27h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 41 miles from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.

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Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 41 miles from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.

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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf to great affordable options like the Taj Al Worood Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from $46 to $780 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

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Sheraton Jeddah Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

$266+

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Novotel Jeddah Tahlia Street

4 stars

Good (7.8, Good reviews)

$136+

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Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $120 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $120 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Jeddah

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